Les Misérables
“Fight. Dream. Hope. Love.”
Synopsis
An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
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Top Cast
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Hugh Jackman
Jean Valjean
Russell Crowe
Javert
Amanda Seyfried
Cosette
Anne Hathaway
Fantine
Eddie Redmayne
Marius Pontmercy
Sacha Baron Cohen
Monsieur Thénardier
Helena Bonham Carter
Madame Thénardier
Aaron Tveit
Enjolras
Samantha Barks
Éponine Thénardier
Daniel Huttlestone
Gavroche
Fra Fee
Courfeyrac
Hugh Skinner
Joly
Alistair Brammer
Prouvaire
Killian Donnelly
Combeferre
Adam Pearce
Brujon
Ian Pirie
Babet
Tim Downie
Brevet
Bertie Carvel
Bamatabois
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 737 DaysShanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 22, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$61M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$442.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.26x
+$381.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nicholson
- Original Score
- Claude-Michel Schönberg
- Original Title
- Les Misérables
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Budget
- $61M
- Worldwide Gross
- $442.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Working Title, Cameron Mackintosh Ltd., Relativity Media, Working Title Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Hooper
William Nicholson, Victor Hugo, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer
Claude-Michel Schönberg
Danny Cohen
Melanie Oliver, Chris Dickens
Tim Bevan, Cameron Mackintosh, Eric Fellner, Nicholas Allott, F. Richard Pappas
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Bevan
Producer
William Nicholson
Screenplay
Cameron Mackintosh
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Tom Hooper
Director
Claude-Michel Schönberg
Original Music Composer
Paco Delgado
Costume Design
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Sara Bennett
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nathan McGuinness
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Bain
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Lockwood
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sean Mathiesen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Herbert Kretzmer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Les Misérables
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Les Misérables about?
An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Who directed Les Misérables?
Les Misérables was directed by Tom Hooper.
Who stars in Les Misérables?
The principal cast of Les Misérables includes Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Eddie Redmayne.
When was Les Misérables released and how long is it?
Les Misérables was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Les Misérables?
Les Misérables had a reported production budget of $61M and grossed $442.6M at the worldwide box office (7.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Les Misérables?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Les Misérables was composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg.
Is Les Misérables based on a book or true story?
Les Misérables is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Hugo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Les Misérables?
Les Misérables holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).